According to Erikson's view of adult development, despair comes from
a. remaining aloof from others.
b. self-absorption.
c. the impossible desire to change the past.
d. accepting one's life cycle as inevitable.
Answer: c.
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The view that cultures are unified systems with shared values and beliefs
A) is true of collectivistic cultures but not individualistic cultures. B) overlooks the role of conflict and opposition within cultures. C) is strongly supported by scientific surveys. D) is more true of Western than of East Asian societies.
In order to predict whether the presence of others will help or hinder performance, one needs two pieces of information: whether ________ and whether ________
a. individual performance can be evaluated; the task is simple or complex b. arousal is present; one holds individualistic or collectivistic values c. arousal is high or low; the others are friends or strangers d. individual performance can be evaluated; arousal is high or low